San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini has signed a five-year, $18.8 million extension that will start in the 2027-28 season. Celebrini set the franchise single-season record with 115 points at just 19 years old.
Breaking: The Sharks have signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $18.8 million AAV, the team announced.
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The deal makes him the NHL's highest paid player. pic.twitter.com/YSleRUd97O
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The deal makes him the highest-paid player in NHL history, which felt like a given following Leo Carlsson‘s $18 million extension with the Anaheim Ducks. Celebrini follows the trend of young players taking shorter-term deals rather than the usual eight-year extensions, a product of the rising salary cap.
This deal will undoubtedly impact negotiations for Celebrini’s linemate Will Smith, who is also eligible for an extension. Reports suggest Smith is waiting for the contract of Adam Fantilli to set the market.
